Former football star, popular ESPN college football analyst, author, and activist Tim Tebow (37) and his wife Demi-Leigh (29) announced on Tuesday (Jan. 14) that they are expecting a baby.
Tebow collected a number of achievements and awards while playing quarterback at the University of Florida (2006-2009), including two BCS National Championships (2006, 2008) and a Heisman Trophy (2007).
Tebow was drafted in the first round of the 2010 NFL draft by the Denver Broncos. He played with the Broncos through the 2011 season before being traded to the New York Jets in 2012 after the Broncos signed Peyton Manning.
Tebow was released by the Jets after one season. That was the last time he was on an NFL team’s active roster.
After meeting in 2018, Demi-Leigh and Tebow got married in 2020—a year after they got engaged. Demi-Leigh, who was born in South Africa, was crown both Miss South Africa and Miss Universe in 2017.
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Today, the Tebows are known for their work in fighting human trafficking and child exploitation, promoting orphan care, addressing profound medical needs, and special needs ministry. Through the Tim Tebow Foundation, the Tebows have helped rescue hundreds of children out of sex trafficking.
“We are just so excited and so over the moon to be having a baby together,” Demi-Leigh told PEOPLE. “I’m so grateful because I just couldn’t imagine a better life partner to do life with first and foremost. To be able to raise a little tiny human being together. I’m so grateful that Tim is my husband…that we get to do parenting together.”
Baby Tebow 🤍 pic.twitter.com/C5qFv0SWkn
— Demi-Leigh Tebow (@DemiTebow) January 14, 2025
Tebow, who is the youngest of five children and was born on the mission field in the Philippines, said that he is “honored for the privilege of getting the responsibility and the joy of being mom and dad.”
The influential sports star shared that when he sees his wife’s pregnant belly growing, the thought of becoming a father “becomes so real.”
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“Tim is one of the most thoughtful people. He is literally one of the best gift-givers I have ever met,” said Demi-Leigh. “I just think that he’s one of the wisest people I have met.” She explained, “I know that’s a bold statement to make, but I truly believe it. Just in the way that he approaches every single day.”